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Ewer in the Shape of a Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ewer in the Shape of a Bird by The ewer is made of dark-colored metal with a patina. The body of the ewer is shaped like a bird with a long curved neck and a curved handle on the right side. The ewer has a lid with a small animal on top. The body and lid are decorated with intricate swirling patterns. The ewer has a small foot at the bottom. The ewer is angled to the left. The background is white with a slight shadow underneath it.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Bronze with gold and silver inlays
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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